How do you pronounce "morphine"?

In American English: /ˈmɔrfiːn/ (MAWRF-een). In British English: /mˈɔːfiːn/ (M-awf). In Canadian English: /ˈmɔrfiːn/ (MAWRF-een). In Australian English: /mˈɔːfiːn/ (M-awf).

Is "morphine" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɔrfiːn/ (MAWRF-een), while in British English it's /mˈɔːfiːn/ (M-awf).

How to Pronounce "morphine"

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morphine

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/ˈmɔrfiːn/

MAWRF-een

Syllable Breakdown

mɔrfmor·iːnphine

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